REMEMBRANCE DAY MESSAGES
KING GEORGE AND HIS ALLIES
London, August 5. Tho Press Bureau reports;— President Wilson has sent-the following message to King George:—"America cordially extends her hand to Great Britain on Jio anniversary of Britain's entrance into tho war, and rejoices that the two nations stand sido !>y sido in the great cause." The King has replied:-"!our mossago v.ill bo read with cordial appreciation by my people, and will encourage them in the prosecution of the struggle against our common enemies. I am proud that my forces and those of tho United Slates are fighting side by side. You can rest assured of our unswerving determination to continue with all our strength until tho victory of right over wrong is achieved." Tho King has sent messages to tho rulers of Brazil, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Portugal, and Serbia, emphasising the unchanging resolve of the Empire to concentrate its entire energy on the victorious conclusion of tho struggle, and expressing confidence that a victorious pence is not far distant. Eis Majesty sent a similar message to the King of tho Belgians, adding: "Belgium's trials, so bravely borne, arc an enduring incentive to us to persevere till complete victory ie won." The King also sent messages to the Kings of Siam and Montenegro, and the Presidents of China, Cuba, and Liberia. —Aus.-N.15. Cable Assn.-Beuter.,
SERVICES BEHIND THE LINES. London, August 5. Correspondents on the British front describe the Komenibrance D«y services by ail- denominations behind Iho lines, with watchful aeroplanes buzzing overhead.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
OBSERVANCE IN AMERICA. New York, August 5. Iα tho churches throughout the country special services wero held, commem,orating the, anniversary of the war and lauding the achievements of England and tho Empire in the war. A notable service was held in Trinity Church in New York, and was attended by representatives of tho British Government. Dr. William T. Mt-nning preached tho fiermon, and the following , message was sent to Kins George, tho British Government, and the people of Iho Empire: "Wo pay tributo and honour without reserve to your part in tho four years of war. Wo thank God our men now fight beside you."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable. Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 273, 7 August 1918, Page 5
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361REMEMBRANCE DAY MESSAGES Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 273, 7 August 1918, Page 5
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